DEFENCE FOR CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL (DCI) - Belgium | Practical Guide A right-based approach aims to strengthen – on a long term basis – the capacity of right-holders (the children) to call for respect of their rights and to legally and legitimately claim for redress and reparation in case of damages caused by the abuse or violation. In contrast, an approach based solely on needs will aim to address – on a short term basis – unfulfilled needs and to provide immediate satisfaction without necessarily reinforcing the position of the people in need for the future. This kind of approach also seeks to build the capacity of duty-bearers (the authorities) to respect, protect and guarantee these rights of the child rather than “just” fulfill their needs. It aims to address the complexities of deprivation of liberty with a holistic approach, taking into consideration the connections between individuals and the systems of deprivation of liberty in general. Lastly, a right-based approched endeavors to ensure accountability of the authorities. 3.2. Object of monitoring children’s deprivation of liberty Monitoring children’s deprivation of liberty involves examining, through onsite visits, the different and interdependent rights of children that must be guaranteed and upheld by the authorities while children are deprived of their liberty with a focus on: General: ʺʺ All the applicable legal and administrative measures and guidance that applies to the place of deprivation of liberty with a view of protecting children, guaranteeing the best interest of children, their right to life, physical and psychological integrity, non-discrimination and right to participation; And more specifically, but not limited to: ʺʺ Living / material conditions of their deprivation of liberty; ʺʺ Protection from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment as well as violence in general; 30